2 Corinthians 4
1 Because of this (having this ministry), in as much as we received mercy, we do not become discouraged.
Derfor, da vi have denne Tjeneste efter den Barmhjertighed, som er bleven os til Del, saa tabe vi ikke Modet;
2 But we have renounced the covert things of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor misrepresenting the word of God, but by the disclosure of the truth, commending ourselves to every conscience of men before God.
men vi have frasagt os de skammelige Smugveje, saa vi ikke vandre i Træskhed, ej heller forfalske Guds Ord, men ved Sandhedens Aabenbarelse anbefale os til alle Menneskers Samvittighed for Guds Aasyn.
3 But even if our good news is concealed, it is concealed in those who are perishing,
Men om ogsaa vort Evangelium er tildækket, da er det tildækket iblandt dem, som fortabes,
4 in whom the god of this age has blinded the minds of the unbelieving, in order for the light of the good news of the glory of the Christ (who is a likeness of God) not to shine forth to them. (aiōn g165)
dem, i hvem denne Verdens Gud har forblindet de vantros Tanker, for at Lyset ikke skulde skinne fra Evangeliet om Kristi Herlighed, han, som er Guds Billede. (aiōn g165)
5 For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves are your bondmen through Jesus.
Thi ikke os selv prædike vi, men Kristus Jesus som Herre, os derimod som eders Tjenere for Jesu Skyld.
6 Because it is God who said, Out of darkness light is to shine, who shone in our hearts for an enlightenment of the knowledge of the glory of God in the presence of Jesus Christ.
Thi Gud, som sagde: „Af Mørke skal Lys skinne frem, ‟ han har ladet det skinne i vore Hjerter for at bringe Kundskaben om Guds Herlighed paa Kristi Aasyn for Lyset.
7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that the excellence of the power may be of God and not from us,
Men denne Skat have vi i Lerkar, for at den overvættes Kraft maa være Guds, og ikke fra os,
8 restricted in everything, yet not confined, perplexed but not despairing,
vi, som trænges paa alle Maader, men ikke stænges inde, ere tvivlraadige, men ikke fortvivlede,
9 persecuted but not forsaken, cast down but not destroyed.
forfulgte, men ikke forladte, nedslagne, men ikke ihjelslagne,
10 Always carrying around in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, so that also the life of Jesus may be made visible in our body.
altid bærende Jesu Dødelse om i Legemet, for at ogsaa Jesu Liv maa aabenbares i vort Legeme.
11 For we who live are always given over to death for Jesus' sake, so that also the life of Jesus may be made visible in our mortal flesh.
Thi altid overgives vi, som leve, til Død for Jesu Skyld, for at ogsaa Jesu Liv maa aabenbares i vort dødelige Kød.
12 So death indeed works in us, but life in you.
Saaledes er Døden virksom i os, men Livet i eder!
13 And having the same spirit of faith, according to that which is written, I believed, therefore I spoke, we also believe, and therefore we speak,
Men efterdi vi have den samme Troens Aand, som der er skrevet: „Jeg troede, derfor talte jeg, ‟ saa tro ogsaa vi, og derfor tale vi ogsaa,
14 knowing that he who raised up the Lord Jesus will also raise us up through Jesus, and will present us with you.
idet vi vide, at han, som oprejste den Herre Jesus, skal ogsaa oprejse os med Jesus og fremstille os tillige med eder.
15 For all things are for your sakes, so that the grace, which has multiplied because of the thankfulness of the many, may abound for the glory of God.
Thi det sker alt sammen for eders Skyld, for at Naaden maa vokse ved at naa til flere, og til Guds Ære forøge Taksigelsen.
16 Therefore we are not discouraged, but even if the outer man of us is perishing, yet the inner man is renewed day by day.
Derfor tabe vi ikke Modet; men om ogsaa vort udvortes Menneske fortæres, fornyes dog vort indvortes Dag for Dag.
